A question concerning algorithms

[wajed]

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1st question: "with at most a constant number of them stored outside the array any time."
Is that array the sub-array of the sorted numbers?

2nd question: what does the "i" represent? it`s not even mentioned in the text (only in the code)

 

[ApexOfDE]

"with at most ... at any time" means that value of member jth of A will be stored in variables outside of A (in this case, k). This step helps you save the value when you rearrange the array A, i think.

Variables i is declared in line 4 (like j declared in line 1). i is equal to (j - 1 ).

 

[quicknote]

I would respond to these questions by providing clarification and additional information about algorithms and their implementation.

Firstly, an algorithm is a set of steps or instructions used to solve a problem or complete a task. In this context, it is likely referring to a sorting algorithm, which is a method for arranging a list of items in a specific order.

The phrase "with at most a constant number of them stored outside the array any time" suggests that the algorithm being discussed is a space-efficient one, meaning that it uses a limited amount of memory or storage. The "array" in this case refers to the entire list of numbers being sorted, not just a sub-array.

The "i" in the code likely represents a variable or index used in the sorting process. It is common in coding to use variables like "i" to represent an index or counter.

In summary, algorithms are important tools used in various fields of science to solve problems and process data. They can be implemented in different ways and with varying levels of efficiency and complexity. Clarifying these terms and concepts can help to better understand and utilize algorithms in scientific research and applications.